The Programmes
NACDO’s head office is in Windhoek with a regional office stationed in Oshakati. Actual programmes implementation takes place in the northern part of Namibia in the 4 regions: Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto and Zambezi.
NACDO aims at uplifting the lives of people living in rural communities through fighting preventable diseases, fighting hunger and poverty, as well as fighting all other social ills.
The Vision
NACDO envisions resilient and Christ-centred communities, free from poverty, disease, and inequality, thriving in dignity and sustainable development.
Mission
To serve as ambassadors of Christ by implementing sustainable community development programmes that empower vulnerable populations through integrated approaches in health, economic empowerment, food security, and early childhood development.
Core Values
Rooted in our Anglican heritage, we draw strength and inspiration from faith and maintain unwavering hope for positive transformation in the communities we serve.
C – Community Empowerment
Sustainable development is a community-driven process. We empower communities to lead their own growth and development.
D – Dignity and Development of the Whole Person
We respect each individual’s dignity, values, and beliefs while supporting holistic growth — mind, body, and spirit — to help every person reach their full potential.
O – Outstanding Excellence
We strive for excellence in every aspect of our work, ensuring that our programmes are impactful, transparent, and ethically implemented.
Objectives
- To promote community-based health care by fighting preventable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
- To empower vulnerable groups in communities (women, children) through income generation and food security projects.
- To network with similar organizations and share best practices in securing local, regional and international commitment to address and combat social, economic and developmental issues in a comprehensive manner.
- To mobilize, support and assist local communities in the identification and handling of social and spiritual problems at a community level by establishing community-based care groups and the encouragement of sustainable community development.
- To complement government efforts to eliminate malaria by 2022, through cross border (Namibia / Angola) malaria activities.
- To encourage open discussions and teaching on social issues within the Anglican Church and other Anglican organizations.
- To contribute towards a healthy and safe community to identify social and spiritual problems through the establishment of community-based groups and encouragement of sustainable community development.
- To contribute towards a caring and supportive environment for both children and adults, through community care groups which addresses positive parenting skills, drug abuse and gender-based violence.